John Preston's young son, left fatherless after his mother's execution.
A lonely boy staying at his grandmother's unfamiliar house while his father returns to work, Toby discovers the attic toys and makes the rabbit his closest companion. He imagines and plays with them, struggles when separated from the rabbit, and becomes seriously ill with scarlet fever. His bond with the rabbit and family is central to the story.
Victoria's young brother in the 1881 storyline. He joins Victoria and Susan as they travel back and forth through time, and the three succeed in changing both the past and the future. The synopsis identifies him as part of the group supporting Susan and Victoria's efforts.
Appears in The Great Land of Small. One of the two children visiting their grandparents in the Québec countryside. He enters a fantasy kingdom alongside his companion and confronts evil forces threatening their rural getaway.
Laura's young son who is severely neglected by his addicted mother, including having his bicycle pawned. He is ultimately placed in his grandparents' care for safety by his father.
Matthew Harbour has 10 screen credits in a career dating back to 1999. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Tales for All with 1 titles. Signature works include Equilibrium, The Velveteen Rabbit, Daniel and the Superdogs. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 2 universes
